Abbeys, Monasteries and Priories in the Loire

Priory
42110 Pouilly-lès-Feurs

The priory of Pouilly-lès-Feurs, a former Benedictine monastery of the Middle Ages, stands in the Loire, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, with remains ranging from the 10th to the 16th century.

Priory
42600 Champdieu

The Priory of Champdieu, founded in the 10th century by Benedictine monks, is a medieval religious complex located in the Loire, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, including a fortified church and remarkably preserved convent buildings.

Monastery
42600 Montbrison

The monastery Sainte-Claire de Montbrison is a religious building located in the city of Montbrison, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its exact construction period remains undetermined.

Abbey
42630 Pradines

The Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Pradines, a Benedictine abbey founded in the Loire, now houses an active monastic community, combining prayer and artisanal work since its foundation in the 19th century.

Gothic Church
42800 Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

The Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, founded in 1281, is a former Cartreux monastery transformed into a village in the Loire, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This medieval site, marked by a 17th century Baroque architecture, is now classified as Historic Monuments.

Priory
42260 Pommiers-en-Forez

The fortified priory of Pommiers-en-Forez, built between the 11th and 16th century in the Loire, is a former Benedictine monastery turned into a castle-prieuré, marked by its religious role and royal visits.

Romanesque Church
42190 Charlieu

Charlieu Abbey, a former Benedictine abbey of the 9th century, located in Charlieu in the Loire, is famous for its Romanesque sculptures and Clunisian history. Its remains, including the narthex and tympanos, bear witness to a rich medieval past.

Gothic Church
42720 La Bénisson-Dieu

The Abbey of Bénisson-Dieu, a 12th-century Cistercian monastery at La Bénisson-Dieu (Loire), combines medieval and Baroque architecture after renovations in the 15th and 17th centuries. Ranked historic monument in 1840.